Stacy McCarthy ~ Adapting and Thriving: Embracing Technology and Growth in Yoga

Send us Fan MailTodd McLaughlin interviews Stacy McCarthy, a yoga teacher and kinesiology professor. Stacy shares her journey into yoga, from her first experience in a yoga class to becoming a dedicated practitioner and teacher. She discusses the evolution of her practice and teaching style, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the needs of students and finding a balance between discipline and creativity. Stacy also touches on the impact of technology on the yoga industry and the need for consistent practice and self-reflection. Overall, she emphasizes the transformative power of yoga and the importance of finding one's own path.Visit Stacy on her website: https://www.yoganamastacy.com/Follow her on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/yoga_namastacy/Key Takeaways:Stacy McCarthy's yoga philosophy is grounded in welcoming inclusivity, encouraging practitioners to approach the mat regardless of their background.Her teaching style has evolved from the strict discipline of Ashtanga to a blend that incorporates alignment, mind-body harmony, and the softer aspects of practices like Viniyoga and Iyengar.The practice of yoga, according to McCarthy, is a life-long journey that yields more health and happiness when approached with consistency and authenticity.Adaptability is honored as a cornerstone in Stacy's career, illustrated by how she has embraced the technological shifts affecting yoga instruction.Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇Free Grow Your Yoga Live Webinar - Every Thursday at 12pm EST➡️ Click here to receive linkNew Student FREE Livestream Yoga Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes  at Native Yoga Center. info.nativeyogacenter.com/livestream Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com  ➡️  Click Here to Join. Practice to a New Yoga Class every day with our nativeyogaonline.com course called Today's Community Class with code FIRSTMONTHFREE.Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce's website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.Please email special requests and feedback to [email protected]://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ Enjoy new Native Yoga Center classes uploaded everyday on our online learning hub. Use code FIRSTMONTHFREE at checkout. https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-classSupport the showNative Yoga website: hereYouTube: hereInstagram: @nativeyoga Twitter: @nativeyoga Facebook: @nativeyogacenter LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin